SciShow
5 of the World's Most Bizarre Seeds
Some plants have very unique ways to disperse their seeds. Olivia introduces 5 of the most bizarre seeds in the world!
SciShow
How Pheromones Work in Humans
Are we really attracted to other people through pheromones? How do they work? Turns out it's much more complicated than you might think. Join Hank Green for a fascinating look into the world of human pheromones in this new episode of...
SciShow
Do Humans Have Pheromones?
Ever wonder if there's something about your scent that might be sending signals to the people around you? Well as it turns out, it's possible- but it winds up being a lot more complicated than you might think. Chapters View all A...
Be Smart
Orchid Mantis: Looks That Kill
Many creatures wear disguises in order to keep safe from predators, but there are some that dress to kill. Orchid mantises are one of nature's most awesome examples of aggressive mimicry. These killer insects are almost indistinguishable...
SciShow
8 Crafty Plants That Have Mastered Deceit
While plants don't really have the thumbs required for high-end cosplay, here are a few that have made a career of looking like something they're not. Chapters View all SOUTH AFRICAN RESTIAD 0:37 COMMON LUNGWORT 1:39 PEBBLE PLANTS 2:36...
MinuteEarth
Orchids - The Masters of Lying, Cheating & Stealing
This video explores the fascinating world of orchids, showcasing their unique strategies for survival and reproduction. From mooching off fungi to cheating pollinators and thriving in inhospitable environments, orchids have evolved into...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The sexual deception of orchids - Anne Gaskett
Check out the fascinating ways orchids trick insects into pollinating, using sexual deception, pheromones and mimicking the shapes of other plants. -- Nearly 28,000 species of orchid grow all around the world, bearing every imaginable...
SciShow
5 of the World's Most Bizarre Seeds
Some plants have very unique ways to disperse their seeds. Olivia introduces 5 of the most bizarre seeds in the world!
Curated Video
Exploring the Beauty of Singapore: Gardens, Food, and the Singapore Flyer
Singapore:"Finally, we go to the Asian continent where we have the opportunity to make a trip to the future in Singapore, one of the most modern cities in the world. We will go to one of the most visited attractions in the city, a walk...
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: A Visionary's Blend of Science, Ideas, and Humanity
Explore the influential life and thoughts of Alan Kapuler, as he discusses the impact of monoculture on society and the importance of agricultural diversity. Learn how his scientific insights aim to foster a more sustainable and humane...
Curated Video
Plant Mimics
From orchids that mimic the appearance of bees to the carrion flower which smells like rotting meat, discover the devious world of the plant mimic. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Some plants use mimicry to aid reproduction or...
Curated Video
Crafty orchids
Orchids have very clever ways of ensuring they reproduce. Life processes - Green plants - Reproduction in flowering plants Learning Points The petals of some flowering plants are used to attract insects for reproduction. Some plants use...
Curated Video
Hamlet 4.7 Dig Deeper: "Long Purples"
This video explores the symbolism in Gertrude's description of the flowers Ophelia uses to make her garlands in Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It discusses the contrasting names for the flowers, highlighting themes of innocence,...
Wonderscape
Discovering Forest Ecosystems: Diversity and Importance
This video explores the forest biome, which covers 30% of Earth's land, highlighting its three main types: tropical, temperate, and boreal forests. It delves into the diverse flora and fauna in these ecosystems, such as macaws in...
Curated Video
Latvia, Engures ezers nature park
The damp marshlands at Nature Park "Engures ezers" are simply ideal for an exquisite wild orchid, Engure Lake is on the list of locales where the Latvian Ornithology Society holds one of its major events - Bird-watching Days. Observation...
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Man of Science, Ideas, and Humanity -2
Alan Kapuler is a well-educated man, both in a formal academic sense, and also from a lifetime of hands-on work as an organic plant breeder: planting, breeding, and cataloging his vast collection of open pollinated seeds.
Professor Dave Explains
Angiosperm Diversity: Monocots and Eudicots
We've already introduced angiosperms in a previous tutorial, but there is an overwhelming diversity within the angiosperms that must be investigated. Let's take a look at all of the clades within the flowering plants, especially monocots...
Press Association
Kew celebrates the return of its orchid festival after missing a year
Kew celebrates the return of its orchid festival after missing a year The 26th annual festival celebrates biodiversity hotspot Costa Rica this year. Five thousand orchids are on display among other plants to reflect the country's diverse...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Ghost orchid scientists aim to restore rare Florida flowers
CLEAN : Ghost orchid scientists aim to restore rare Florida flowers
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : London's Kew Gardens celebrates Costa Rica at annual orchid fest
Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew unveils its annual orchid festival, turning a sliver of southwest London into a riot of tropical colour and flora celebrating biodiversity hotspot Costa Rica (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Curated Video
Annual orchid show starts at Botanic Gardens
1. Wide exterior of New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx
2. Mid of Orchid Show sign
3. Man playing guitar surrounded by flowers
4. Pan of orchids
5. Close up of cluster of orchids
6. Tight shot of red orchid
7. Tight shot of yellow...
Curated Video
As temperatures take a tumble around the country, The New York Botanical Garden welcomes spring with the 12th annual Orchid Show. The exhibit opens March 1st, and runs through April 21st. (Feb. 27)
The theme of this year's 12th annual Orchid Show is Key West Contemporary, and it was inspired by a garden design by Raymond Jungles, a Florida landscape architect.
Jungles won the American Society of Landscape Architects award for his...
Press Association
Finishing touches made ahead of Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens
Footage of some o fthe 5,000 colourful orchids and tropical plants ahead of the Indonesia-themed Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens in west London.
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Taiwan's orchid business blossoms
Creating the perfect orchid is the goal of many in Taiwan, where exports of the exotic flower bring in more than 170 million dollars annually. Tainan, Taiwan. (Footage by AFP/Getty Images)